How to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $129. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $129, and a flight costs an average of $82.

Distance: 826 miles (1330 km)

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from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

How to get from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Alaska AirlinesAS1355
    11:03 AM2h34
    Los Angeles International Airport
    1:37 PMPortland International Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Amtrak14 Coast Starlight
    9:51 AM29h49
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2211One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Alaska AirlinesAS2456
    10:59 AM2h27
    Ontario International Airport
    1:26 PMPortland International Airport
    $4931One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Amtrak765 Pacific Surfliner · 14 Coast Starlight
    9:13 AM30h27
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2351One-way
    1 transfer
  • Amtrak5719 AMTRAK · 719 Gold Runner · 3819 AMTRAK · 14 Coast Starlight
    12:55 PM26h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2361One-way
    3 transfers
  • Amtrak5717 AMTRAK · 717 Gold Runner · 14 Coast Starlight
    10:55 AM28h45
    Union Station, Los Angeles, CA
    3:40 PMPortland Union Station, Portland, OR
    $2481One-way
    2 transfers
  • Greyhoundundefined · undefined
    11:50 PM21h55
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    9:45 PMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $2881One-way
    1 transfer
  • Greyhound+FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 AM21h50
    Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA
    8:55 AMPortland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR
    $3571One-way
    1 transfer
  • Alaska AirlinesAS1315
    1:57 PM2h33
    Los Angeles International Airport
    4:30 PMPortland International Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers
  • Alaska AirlinesAS668
    7:00 AM2h35
    Los Angeles International Airport
    9:35 AMPortland International Airport
    $3151One-way
    0 transfers
  • skywest airlinesAA6424
    7:06 PM2h29
    Los Angeles International Airport
    9:35 PMPortland International Airport
    $3101One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR

Travel to Portland, OR easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR.

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There are 3 options to travel between Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is a flight with an average price of $82 (€67).

This is compared to other travel options from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR:

A flight is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $129 (€105).

A flight is $49 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR costing on average $131 (€107).

The fastest way to travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Portland, OR take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 50m.

Train takes on average 26h 25m.

The distance from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is approximately 826 miles (1330 km).
The average frequency per day from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Los Angeles, CA and Portland, OR as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR:
  • Flights mostly depart from Los Angeles International Airport and arrive in Portland International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Union Station, Los Angeles, CA and arrive in Portland Union Station, Portland, OR.
  • Buses mostly depart from Los Angeles, Patsaouras Transit Plaza (Union Station), CA and arrive in Portland, NW Station Way (Station Place Parking Garage), OR.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Amtrak to go to Portland, OR by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Greyhound to go to Portland, OR by bus.
  • Travel with Alaska Airlines, Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines to go to Portland, OR by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Amtrak.
  • 5 direct flights per day with Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, skywest airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Los Angeles, CA to Portland, OR often also extend their vacation to go to Seattle, WA, Eugene, OR, Salem, OR, Tacoma, WA, Pasco, WA. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Portland, OR and these popular destinations at a great price.
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